1.) Aaron Kampman - The cornerstone to our defense in my mind, one of the top players at his position and he can get pressure on the QB and stuff the run. Oh, he's also 27.

2.) Cullen Jenkins - A rising star in this league and with him and Kampman, the Packers have two ends who will be stars in this league for a long time.

3.) AJ Hawk - Simply a stud on defense and will continue to have in impact as a Packer for years to come.

4.) Nick Barnett - Too young and talented to not put on this list. Big part of a linebacking core that is fast approaching being great.

5.) Al Harris - A seemingly ageless shutdown corner is something anyteam could want. Also a fan favorite that is very fun to watch to say the least.

6.) Atari Bigby - Sure, he is quite young and is making mistakes at time but that's all part of the learning curve of being an NFL player. Plus there's no other way to put it other than he is an impact player who affects games with his big plays.

7.) Chad Clifton - A great left tackle who is essential to having a successful passing game as was noted by Nitschke-Hawk. Still has some gas in the tank.

8.) Daryn Colledge - If we're ever to get some run game established a run game is essential and he has a great future and is improving at the moment.

9.) Donald Driver - Essentially he is to the offense what Al Harris is to the defense. Seemingly ageless, a playmaker, and a top player at his position. Without him our passing game would be in shambles. Truly an example of what a NFL player should be in every aspect.

10.) Brett Favre - Before the start of this season he without a doubt would not have been on my list. In fact, Rodgers might have made it over him. But with his incredibly leadership, a lively arm, and the passion that drives this team he is without a doubt the most important player on our roster right now. And it shows. Doesn't mean I am down on Aaron Rodgers, I'm very eager to see what he can do when he has the offense handed over to him but right now this is Favre's team and anyone to say otherwise would have to be insane. They live for this guy.

Comments: Obviously I went for a defensive approach as I think it is the right way to win games if you want to win them at the end of the year and in January. And Jennings was close to making this list but I thought that Atari's contribution to the safety position and his potential for next year were just a little above Jennings. That and the whole defensive thing.

I think we have a real chance of being 8-3 to even 11-0 going into Dallas.
There will always be mess up games, but when I look at our sched i have a close to unreasonable optimisim that we could go 16-0

Favre for obvious reasons.
Driver also for obvious reasons.
Clifton- we need a veteran LT.
Jones- I really, really, really like this kid. He's going to be a top WR.
Kampman- Among the best in the game.
Hawk- My favorite Packer, and he's going to be a star.
Harris- I'd love to keep Harris and Woodson, because they're very important to our D, but I can live with just Harris.
Barnett- Really blossoming this year.
Jenkins- Good against the run, can still get pressure.
Pickett- It was really a toss-up between him and Jolly. As you can see, I'm a strong believer in building around your front 7. I think a base of Barnett, Hawk, Kampman, Jenkins and Pickett is a great start to a defense.

I've been thinking about this for a while now. How cool would it be to see the Packers line up in a 3-4 from time to time?

KGB-Hawk-Barnett-Hunter
Jenkins-Pickett-Kampman

or

KGB-Hawk-Barnett-Kampman
Jenkins-Pickett-Williams

I really like the second one if Kampman would be able to play SOLB in a 3-4. I'm not talking about a full out change to the 3-4, because our team doesn't match it that well, but I think this line-up could actually work at times if we want to mix it up a little.

I've been thinking about this for a while now. How cool would it be to see the Packers line up in a 3-4 from time to time?

KGB-Hawk-Barnett-Hunter
Jenkins-Pickett-Kampman

or

KGB-Hawk-Barnett-Kampman
Jenkins-Pickett-Williams

I really like the second one if Kampman would be able to play SOLB in a 3-4. I'm not talking about a full out change to the 3-4, because our team doesn't match it that well, but I think this line-up could actually work at times if we want to mix it up a little.